Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-20
POLITTCAL.

An mtlmato fflen0 OF James ".
Blaine, says an Augusta dispatch, denies that
the latter is going to Europe 1t Is under
stood that he will make Western trip soon,
and speak in Detroit February % before the
Detroit Republican Club
Considerable disorder characterized
the opening session of the New Jersey Legis-
lature.
The Republicans and q number OF boiling
Democrats elected DIR. William M. Baird speak
er OF tho Assembly. The Democrats elected
Mr.. Beckwith temporary speaker. A hand-to-
hand tight for the possession OF tho speakers
took place ON the floor OF the assembly cham
Dor. and the Sergeant at-arms who attempted
70 enforce order, was himself thrown out. The
under the orders OF Gov. Albeit The
policemen were arrested but they were
at once admitted TO bail, the object
ceedings against Gov. Abbott. who directed the
policemen's action. Mr. Hudspeth, who was
chosen speaker by tho Democrats. came for
ward to the bar, and, holding up his certificate,
desired TO be sworn in. He was called to order
by Speaker Baird, and told 20 take his seat
which he refused to do. Most OF the Demo-
cratic members-e elect then camo forward with
their certificates and demanded to be sworn in.
The Speaker ordered them to take their seats and
wait until their names were called. This order
caused another scene OF wild confusion, but the
Democrats finally complied. The clerk did not
call the names OF Turley and Walters, both
Democrats. This created another scene OF con-
fusion Two Democratic members. McDermott
and f. eney seized the roll from the clerks and
attempted to add the names OF Turley and Wall
tiers, but after a free fight the clerk recovered
the rolls It was finally voted TO rofer tho cases
OF Turley and Walters to the Elections Commit
toe when appointed.
The Wisconsin Legislature organ
izad by thu aiaotian of n II Miila speahor
of the House, and E. K Erwin, President pro
tenn Of the Senate Both are Republicans.
The West Virginia Legislature chose Demo-
cratic officers Geo. Il Price was made Presi-
dent Of the Senate, and John M. Rowan
Speaker Of the House The organization is said
to be favorable to Senator Camden's re-elec-
ton The Arkansas House Of Representatives
chose John M Hewitt Speaker, after an excit-
ing contest lasting two days He was OPP
posed by the @Wheelers" and Republicans
Hewitt was Captain of Federal company Of
Kentucky troops during tho war, and made
brilliant record as fighter. His most ardent
supporters were ex-Confederate soldiers
The Kansas House of Representatives elected
A. W. Smith Speaker The South Dakotans
achieved victory in the organization of the
Dakota Legislature @ Crosse of Hyde
County, was chosen Speaker.
The Indiana Senate, by strict party
vote, on the 18th inst, rejected resolution
recognizing Mr.. Robertson as Lieutenant
Governor. The Republicans then presented
protest against the action of the Democratic
majority. Senator Smith reiterated his pro-
position to go into court with Col Robertson
on an agreed case for the settlement of the
contest, but the Republicans gave it no atten-
ton An hour or two afterward he filed in
the County Court quo-warranto proceedings
against Col. Robertson.
In the proceedings of Smith against
Robertson to enjo.n him against performing
the functions of Lieutenant Governor Of In
diana, the latter's attorney appeared in Judge
Ayers court at Indianapolis, on the 18th inst,
and moved for postpOnement until after the
adjournment of the Legislature. The Judge
overruled the motion and ordered Robertson
to make an answer. The Democratic mem
bers of the Legislature assembled in caucus
and nominated Hon. David Turpie for
United States Senator on the fourth
draw because one Of the Demo-Labor
members announced that under no circum-
stances would he vote for him
---a-~ z.~...- Oasss x-ux Won Va vnr-
cago was nominated for United States Senator
in succession to Gen Logan by the Illinois
Republican legislative caucus. The nomina-
ton was made on the second ballot Mr.. Far
well developing great strength on the first one.
None Of the other candidates came within
measurable distance of success. Hon. VIM.
r Morrison was nominated by the Demo-
cratic caucus, while the nine Labor members
caucused and named BENZ. w. Goodhue, Of
Chicago, as their candidate. Gen Joseph r
Hawley was renominated for United States
Senator from Connecticut by the Republican
legislative caucus The Democratic caucus
of the Tennessee Legislature nominated Hon.
w. G. Whitthorne for United States Senator.